Performer: Lara Melda

With a smaller programme and a humbler premise, the stars of the show – those young, immensely talented performers – could have shone even brighter

“Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin.” Storytime with the Aurora Orchestra proved a delight. 

Throughout the preliminary rounds of BBC Young Musician 2012, the judges have stressed that the emphasis is on musicianship, on looking for that extra spark that makes every performance really special, but also on the importance of enjoying music.